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Ohio Capital Journal

The Ohio Capital Journal is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to connecting Ohioans to their state government and its impact on their lives. The Capital Journal combines Ohio state government coverage with incisive investigative journalism, reporting on the consequences of policy, political insight and principled commentary.

Ohio lawmakers comfort the already-comfortable and afflict the already-afflicted for the holidays [COMMENTARY]

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Commentary ● December 28, 2024

‘The GOP-version of a special interest Santa Claus just wrapped a bow on the lame duck session and predictably handed out lumps of coal to the marginalized and candy to the influential.’

More than 10,000 people urged Gov. DeWine to veto Ohio bathroom ban bill, according to TransOhio

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Youth ● December 3, 2024

Ohio Republicans celebrated the restrictions on bathroom use that applies to K-12 as well as public and private colleges.

Appellate court hears arguments in case over Ohio school district’s transgender bathroom policy

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Youth ● October 31, 2024

The Ohio House passed a bathroom ban in June after tacking it onto an unrelated Senate bill. The Senate must still approve the change.

How Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s education policy could shape Ohio schools

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Youth ● October 15, 2024

With a slew of anti-LGBTQ bills on the line, the two candidates could have great effect on Ohio’s educational landscape.

Ohio AG joins Idaho AG accusing pediatrics group of possible consumer violations over gender care policies

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Transgender ● October 2, 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics voted in August to reaffirm its policy statement on gender-affirming care.

Family moves out of Ohio to New York because of anti-transgender legislation

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● September 4, 2024

The Gallagher family lived in Ohio for 12 years, but no longer felt welcome so they moved to New York City a year ago.

“She’s not going in the boys bathroom.” Ohio mom speaks out against transgender bathroom ban bill

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● July 10, 2024

The Ohio House recently passed a bill that would ban transgender people from using the bathroom and locker room that aligns with their gender identity.